Mary (Jacobo) Harper

Mary Harper passed away at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Stockton on June 15, 2011 at the age of

71. She was born in French Camp and had been a resident of Stockton for the past 8 years and a previous resident of Modesto. She retired after working for 21 years for Ripon Elementary School as a teacher's aide helping students with English as their second language. She loved to square dance and was a talented seamstress, making her own costumes as well as her daughters wedding dress. She was a member of the Elks Club and enjoyed gardening and was an avid 49er fan.

Mary is survived by her children Maria & John Montalvo of Stockton, Ruben Chavez of Illinois,

Harper and his family. Mary adored her grandchildren John David Montalvo of Manteca, Aaron Van Laar of Ripon, Ian Chavez of Kansas, Matthew Montalvo of Stockton, David Montalvo of Stockton and her great granddaughter Stephanie. She is also survived by her siblings, 6 sisters and 6 brothers.

Her visitation will be held on Friday, June 24, from 3:00-7:00 pm at Deegan Ripon Memorial Chapel. Her service will be on Saturday, June 25 at 9:00 am at Deegan Ripon Memorial Chapel, 111 S. Palm Avenue in Ripon with burial following at Ripon Cemetery. In loving memory please send donations to Ripon Elementary School c/o the music department, 509 W. Main Street, Ripon CA 95366.

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